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Adenosine triphosphate (atp) Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Known as the "molecular currency" of intracellular energy transfer, this nucleotide can store and transport chemical energy. It also plays a part in nucleic acid synthesis.
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Main source of energy for biochemical reactions within the cell.
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An organic, phosphate-rich compound important in the transfer of energy in organisms. Its central role in living cells makes it an excellent indicator of the presence of living material in water. A measure of ATP therefore provides a sensitive and rapid estimate of Biomass. ATP is reported in micrograms per liter of the original water sample.
